Responsible Travel Photography!
Sharing Stories Via Flickrmeets, FotoSafaris and Postcards
ron mader

TRAVELER POV
• The photograph is
A few reasons considered a souvenir.
why travelers
• The photograph shows
want to take a something that the traveler
wishes to share with friends
picture: and family.

LOCAL POV
A few reasons why locals
do not want travelers
to take their picture:!

LOCAL POV
• The request is too abrupt.
• The photograph is
• The photograph is considered a portrait, and
considered a nuisance. This the subject would prefer to
is particularly true in areas be groomed and in their
that are frequently best clothes.
touristed, such as markets.
• Other photographers have
• The photograph 'steals the promised to send a copy of
soul.' the picture and they have
not done so.

Are there times in which
travelers can assist locals
via photography?

SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS
Reflect on the Platinum Rule –
Do unto others what they
wish that you do unto them.

ASK PERMISSION
The best recommendation
when taking close-up photos
of people is to ask permission.

FUN

FotoSafaris and
Flickrmeets

PORTRAITS

RECOMMENDATIONS
• Be considerate
• Remember the Platinum
Rule – Take photos locals
• Be generous
want. When in doubt, ask.
• Be helpful
• Give print or email copies
of photos or post them
online where they can be
• Be respectful
seen by the person in the
picture.

photos @ ron mader